Tomatoes contain the carotene lycopene one of the most powerful natural antioxidants.

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Lycopene especially in cooked tomatoes has been found to help prevent prostate cancer.

Lycopene also helps to protect the Skin against harmful UV rays. Tomatoes can protect against sunburn & help keeping the skin looking youthful.

Vitamin A in tomatoes is beneficial to keep your hair shiny & strong, it also improves your vision.

Tomatoes can reduce the amount of damage done to your body by smoking cigarettes. Coumaric acid & chlorogenic acid in tomatoes work to protect the body from carcinogens that are produced from cigarette smoke.